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Glossary of Printing Terms

A process in the composition of changing type spacing.

A process in the composition of changing type spacing.

The process of fitting a line of type to both margins.

The process of fitting a line of type to both margins.

A packaging of cut sized ream sealed paper packed into 8-10 reams per carton.

A packaging of cut sized ream sealed paper packed into 8-10 reams per carton.

A name was given to the beater on the paper machine. This is where the pulp is pulverized making water and pulp to form a uniform mix.

A name was given to the beater on the paper machine. This is where the pulp is pulverized making water and pulp to form a uniform mix.

This is a sketch of a proposed printing piece. In plate making, it is the sheet that indicates how the machine operates.

This is a sketch of a proposed printing piece. In plate making, it is the sheet that indicates how the machine operates.

This is the last color that is printed.

This is the last color that is printed.